Cost of living in Salem, MA

Salem is a Census city in Essex County, MA. ACS 2024 5-year population is 44,795. Median gross rent is $1,836 (ACS 2024 5-year, this place). Median home value is $542,800. Median household income is $85,153. Insurance is the NAIC state average; food is a USDA plan — no town indexes.